Lighthouse View | Carbis Bay | Cornwall | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

4.6★

3 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

64 Customer Review(s)

Arlene
October 2024

“We have used Carbis Bay Holidays and more specifically, properties in Compass Point, on every occasion we have visited Cornwall over the years.”

The properties are always spotless and well appointed. The area is fantastic to stay in with the station just below for a quick trip into St Ives and shops and places to eat nearby. This time however there was no ‘welcome’ pint of milk and, more importantly, of the three sinks only one had handwash. I have never before had to go out to purchase handwash for the sinks and found this penny pinching on behalf of the property owners. It will sadly reflect on our decision to use Carbis Bay ...

The properties are always spotless and well appointed. The area is fantastic to stay in with the station just below for a quick trip into St Ives and shops and places to eat nearby. This time however there was no ‘welcome’ pint of milk and, more importantly, of the three sinks only one had handwash. I have never before had to go out to purchase handwash for the sinks and found this penny pinching on behalf of the property owners. It will sadly reflect on our decision to use Carbis Bay Holiday in the future as this attention to detail is important when one is using premium properties.

- Arlene, October 2024

Thank you for your review, I am glad to see that you had an enjoyable stay with us once again! We appreciate your feedback regarding the lack of milk in the welcome pack, it is an open option for all of our properties to provide additional amenities and at the moment we do not supply milk or unlimited bathroom supplies. We will be sure to take your comments on board and If you would like to get in touch for your next holiday we will always be happy to try and accommodate your requests - Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Robert September 2024

“When we arrived the property looked just as we remembered it, clean and well maintained.”

When we came to cook a meal there were no oven gloves and one cool evening we realised the central heating wasn't working, after a considerable time and using Google to work out how, we put some batteries in the thermostat, the first evening we realised that the bathroom sink was blocked so we bought a drain unblocker and cleaned it out. These are all problems which seem to be occurring since Carbis Bay Holidays were taken over and since we are no longer met by the house keeper. Our main problem came when it was the middle friday, we found a torn plastic sack on the door mat, but as the door opens outwards we had a problem moving it, on opening it we found bedding and towels that were damp and looked as if they had been screwed up for weeks. We took them to your local office where your representative said she was disgusted and she would get them changed. As we are renting Atlantic Blue again next year again for 3 weeks could you please let us and your staff know what is supposed to happen on the middle change over days, it should really be included in your terms and conditions.

- Robert, September 2024
Lindsey August 2024

“The property was very light and spacious and everything we needed was provided.”

Beautiful views from the property and within walking distance to trains, buses and the beach. The bed was very comfortable but there was a stain on the duvet cover which we only discovered when we moved the towels. The only thing we felt that let the property down was the bathroom as the shower was quite mouldy with cracked tiles and the shower tray seemed rather unstable.

- Lindsey, August 2024

Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback after your stay. We shall look into the points you have raised.. The Carbis Bay Holidays office is open 9-.5.30 Monday-Saturday and is avaible on 01736 630015. Kind regards Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Samantha July 2024

“Myself and my two older children had a wonderful stay at Lighthouse View, for many years we have visited Cornwall as my brother lives here, and this is so far the most comfortable and well equipped place we have stayed in.”

The beds are very comfortable which is rare in Cornwall from experience, and the view to wake up to every morning from the main bedroom is exceptional, the facilities are excellent with a well equipped kitchen and comfy living room, WiFi and smart TV for watching films in the evening. The location is amazing with just a short walk to the beach, we did not want to leave and had the most wonderful holiday. The parking is right next to the property not in the main compass point car park which I think is better, it is tight, parking is in Carbis Bay but I managed to get my big Honda CRV in fine, you do have to hope the people next to you, park well though, I was lucky and we were all very respectful of each other. You are next to a wall so have to pull out to get others in the car and get in the boot, this might be an issue with younger children, the visitor spaces in the main car park (2) were always taken up by bigger cars that could not fit in their spaces.

- Samantha, July 2024

Thank you so much for your time in giving us feed back, we are glad you had a very comfortable stay with us and enjoyed your holiday. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Kind regards, the Carbis Bay Holiday team. Property Owner
Rosalyn June 2024

“Lovely comfortable apartment but let down by the shower cubicle which had a lot of blackened mould on the grouting and sealant which needed to be scraped out and replaced.”

Also the shower tray felt unstable when standing in it.

- Rosalyn, June 2024

Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback. We shall look into the points you have raised for future improvements. Kind regards, Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Sue May 2024

“Lovely property absolutely beautiful view saw the sunrise a few times only ...”

Lovely property absolutely beautiful view saw the sunrise a few times only complaint couldn't get the internet to work thanks sue

- Sue, May 2024

We are glad you loved the property and will look into the points you have raised for future improvements, Kind regards, Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Christine April 2024

“Bed in main bedroom legs stuck out and knocked my legs a couple of times.”

Shower screen at the bottom was very grimy and needed a good clean. Found the steps hard as we had a few mobility issues but I know this was stated in the description. Found it hard in Carbis bay too find anywhere decent too eat . Badgers in highly recommend and so was beck take away/restaurant. The Cornish arms was a big let down .general over all holiday was good . Apartment was lovely. Shame about the weather.

- Christine, April 2024

Thank you for taking time to give us feedback we are glad that you found the apartment to be lovely. We shall look into the points you have raised for future improvements. Warm regards, Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Angela April 2024

“Fantastic place just need the bed in the main bedroom sorting,banged my leg three times was very sore and still is legs on the bottom need rounding off there was a hair dryer provided and iron but was not mentioned in booking so i brought my own could have saved space in my luggage .”

beautiful apartments wish I could have stayed longer thank you for the lovely memories it gave us.

- Angela, April 2024

Thank you for your feedback we shall look into the points you have raised for future improvements. We hope to see you again soon, Kind regards, Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Jackie November 2023

“A beautiful and comfortable property, very well and thoughtfully fitted out.”

Great location too.

- Jackie, November 2023

Thank you for your feedback we are glad you found the property beautiful and comfortable. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the near future. Kindest regards, Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Graham October 2023

“Lovely apartment nice and bright , very comfortable bed .”

Instructions for tv use mentions sky tv although couldn’t find a sky receiver, not a problem for us as tv has freeview . Something that did cause a problem was the parking space, The space is an end space against a wall , 12 hours after booking I did raise my concern with Sykes who were offhand and advised that there wouldn’t be a problem . On arrival I couldn’t fit into the space , just something to consider if you have a large car maybe state dimensions. I tried parking in the cul de sac opposite but an angry resident objected so didn’t want to leave my car there . So parking was an ongoing problem for us during our stay , otherwise great and would book again if we had a smaller car .

- Graham, October 2023

Thank you for your feedback, we are pleased to hear you enjoyed the apartment. We are sorry to hear of the issues you experienced with the parking, we can also confirm the apartment no longer offers Sky TV we will be sure to revise the instructions thank you for bringing this to our attention. Despite the issues you encountered we hope you had a lovely holiday, and we hope we get the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Susan September 2023

“Faultless. Lovely clean with everything we could possibly need.”

Location wonderful.

- Susan, September 2023

Thank you for your lovely feedback. Property Owner
Gillian September 2023

“We could have moved in and made it our home without changing anything.”

Loved the decor. Kitchen was well supplied with crockery, utensils and appliances. Sofas and bed were very comfortable and the artwork emphasised the cornish getaway. We weren't disappointed.

- Gillian, September 2023

Thank you for taking your time to leave feedback, its much appreciated. We are delighted to hear you loved the décor and found the kitchen was well supplied. We are pleased to hear you found the sofas and bed comfortable. We hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Mary September 2023

“Very comfortable apartment.”

Spacious and with all the amenities/equipment we could have needed. The location is great. This was our second stay at Lighthouse View. Hopefully not our last!

- Mary, September 2023

Thank you for your lovely feedback, we are pleased to hear you found the apartment comfortable and that It had all the amenities/equipment you could need, We hope we get the opportunity to welcome you back to Lighthouse View for a third stay. Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Christine September 2023

“A most comfortable, well stocked apartment with lots of extras you wouldn't expect.”

Very clean and homely. Good information left in the apartment. Lovely welcome gifts. Appreciated the patio area. My only criticism is not much cupboard space for our groceries. This wasn't a problem with 2 of us, but may have been if 4 people were staying. We would definitely stay here again when next in Carbis Bay

- Christine, September 2023
Carolyn August 2023

“Lovely clean and very comfortable property and would definitely recommend.”

Perhaps mention the very steep hill coming off the beach

- Carolyn, August 2023
Craig June 2023

“Absolutely enjoyed our stay here, beautiful apartments and perfect for me my partner and our 2 year old son.”

Very quite in the area and within ten minutes of leaving the apartment you’d be on the beach in St. Ives via train. Perfect holiday and coming back next year. Only small thing was maybe blinds in the main bedroom but all in all a perfect stay.

- Craig, June 2023

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you loved the property and your stay! Thank you so much again for your comments and we hope to welcome you back in the future. Kinds Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Denise May 2023

“We have stayed in 3 places at Compass Point now and this is by far the best in terms of location and how well appointed the apartment is.”

The apartment was spotlessly cleaned, well decorated and furnished with some lovely touches such as the welcome bag etc but I suppose the real bonus for us is the outside space. Highly recommend-we had a fabulous week thank you!

- Denise, May 2023
Meryl May 2023

“We had a thoroughly enjoyable stay at Lighthouse View.”

From the minute we stepped inside we felt at home and relaxed. The house is clean, fresh and well presented and the owners have thought of everything you could need to make your stay enjoyable- chairs for the beach, windbreak, all the kitchen items you need to cook if you wish and many more things. The position of the house is absolutely perfect for getting out and about and exploring Cornwall. The drive down the hill towards the house is stunning with the sea and light house view, and the beach is a 5 minute walk at Carbis Bay which is a stunning beach to spend some time- the hill back up is very steep so be prepared. The house is perfectly located for the train into St. Ives but it is nice to walk the coastal path into St. Ives and get the train back to enjoy the costal views. The outside area of the house is very nice to enjoy your meals/drinks and is a real sun trap until late into the evening- we had a gloriously sunny week so enjoyed our breakfast outside daily and some evening meals after a full day out. We enjoyed Lighthouse View so much we have booked for the same week next year while we were there. Roll on next year.

- Meryl, May 2023

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave your excellent and comprehensive Feedback following your recent holiday at Lighthouse View. We are so pleased to hear you thoroughly enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back again next year. Best wishes, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Robert May 2023

“This is the second time at this property so we knew what to expect so we thought we would have an excellent stay.”

Unfortunately the work on the building site opposite was much noisier than before with music being played and there were the constructors vehicles parked on the side road and close to the bend' This was totally unacceptable on Friday the 12th. as at 0530 we were woken by a tracked machine and a giant dumper truck coming past the bedroom window, when we complained to the workmen we were greeted with rude gestures and shrugged shoulders so we rang the Police to be told they don't deal with noise problems. we eventually reported it to the council emergency number and the vehicles left. This was our last day but I felt unfit to drive all the way home after being woken at such an early time. When we stayed at Riviera apartments before we were told there may be some noise from the building works and the price of the holiday was reduced, I strongly feel that should have happened on this occasion

- Robert, May 2023

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave Feedback following your recent holiday at Lighthouse View and we are extremely sorry to hear you were disturbed by building works to the rear of the Compass Point development. We have been monitoring these regularly and believe that the external construction is now complete and the work currently being undertaken is mainly happening inside the properties. For future reference, if you experience an issue while staying at one of our properties, please contact our local office in Carbis Bay on 01736 630015 (Option 2) for assistance. We do hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Kind regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Joanna April 2023

“We had a brilliant stay, very clean, well equipped and comfortable beds.”

Excellent location and train service. Beautifull sea view too. .The second double bedroom and spare key was an added bonus and much appreciated.

- Joanna, April 2023

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you loved the property and your stay! Thank you so much again for your comments and we hope to welcome you back in the future. Kinds Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Paul April 2023

“Beautiful holiday home with fantastic sea views.”

Absolutely spotless, everything you need inside and outside and lovely comfortable beds and linen. Carbis Bay holidays always leave you a large bottle of milk, box of biscuits, chocolates and bottle of Apple juice along with ‘White Stuff’ toiletries. We stayed in ‘Lighthouse View’ and have been holidaying with Carbis Bay holidays for 8 years now and all of the properties are amazing, furnished to a high standard with everything you need, staff are great too and key collection is in a box in the property wall and you put it in when you leave, no travelling to collect a key. Thankyou.

- Paul, April 2023

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback and comments! We are thrilled to hear you had another great stay at 'Lighthouse View' and thank you for your kind words. We hope to get the opportunity to welcome you back soon! With Kind Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Kerrie August 2022

“Excellent property.”

We had an excellent week away with our toddler. We took our own travel cot but the property does have this available to use. The property is well located for the local train station to visit other areas (literally around the corner!). Such a lovely place to stay we thoroughly enjoyed our family holiday!

- Kerrie, August 2022

We are so happy to hear you had such a lovely holiday! We look forward to welcoming you back to the area soon. Kind regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Gemma August 2022

“Well, we are very sad to be home.”

We had such an amazing time. The apartment was fabulous. Such a lovely place, we could just live there. Very clean and tidy, very nicely furnished. My little girl loved it. She loved how close to the beach we was and at night time she could use the binoculars to try and look out to sea. Also we all loved having breakfast in the morning outside. I loved having the doors open in the bedroom at night and waking up to the fresh air listening to the seagulls. All the facilities are great, we used the cooker, dishwasher and the washing machine. Just a great stay and have already said we are going to book for next year at the end of this month. Would definitely recommend anyone to stay here.

- Gemma, August 2022

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you loved the property and your stay! Thank you so much again for your comments and we look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Kinds Regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Michelle July 2022

“Lovely spacious apartment over 2 floors so feels more like a house.”

The apartment was clean (looks like last years house keeping issues are sorted) and comfortable. Great views across the sea and coast. The apartment is well equipped and beautifully furnished with comfy sofas, lots of pictures and ornaments making it feel homely. Well positioned for the beach and to join the south west coastal path to st ives and beyond ( approx 30 min walk). Highly recommend Una kitchen and la Casita for close by restaurants

- Michelle, July 2022

Dear Mrs Wild, Thank you for your wonderful feedback following your stay at Lighthouse View. We are pleased to hear you found the property beautifully furnished and well equipped and rated us highly. We do hope to welcome you back again soon! Best Regards The Carbis Bay Holidays Team. Property Owner
Andrew July 2022

“Superb holiday accommodation situated in an ideal position for access to public transport (Bus/Train), especially if you want to take a week of two off from driving, to enjoy the wonderful scenery as you take in the delightful Cornish coast from an open top bus or the coastal railway.”

View the sea from lounge and bedroom or the tenants private terrace. Just 10 mins walk down to the idyllic beach of Carbis Bay, allow yourself a few extra minutes to get back to the accommodation from the beach as the incline will slow you down but thoroughly worth the effort, we are in our late 60's and with a couple of stops managed the walk back perfectly well - just have to pace yourself. The owner has furnished the accommodation to a high standard making it a pleasure to stay inside even if the weather outside is not so inviting. I can thoroughly recommend this accommodation as an ideal place to explore Carbis Bay and it's surroundings.

- Andrew, July 2022
Jean June 2022

“We really enjoyed our stay and the apartment is really lovely and comfortable, however we have had to downgrade our score slightly as we had a problem banging our legs on the end of the wooden bed frame in the main bedroom, my husband gashed his leg badly on it and we both came away with bruises.”

- Jean, June 2022

Thank you very much for providing such lovely feedback, we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at the property. Thank you for taking the time to let us know about the wooden bed frame in the main bedroom. We will pop down to the property on the next change over and take a look to see whether any caps can be put on the beds to ensure this does not happen for other guests. Kind regards, The Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
Jessica Apr 2022

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Lighthouse View.”

We had everything we needed, it was well suited to our family with a little one. The property was spacious, clean/tidy and well decorated. A home from home. It is in an ideal location with beautiful sea views from the bedroom and living room. With St.Ives only a couple of minutes away on the train, which is a 30second walk from the property. There is also a fantastic coastal path walk into St.Ives and other neighbouring beaches. Local amenities to include a supermarket and pharmacy. Would definitely book again. Highly recommend.

- Jessica, Apr 2022
Hefin October 2021

“We had a lovely stay, lovely appartment!”

- Hefin, October 2021
Mike August 2021

“When we arrived on the Friday afternoon we were disappointed with the cleanliness of the apartment.”

We emailed you about our cleaning issues on the Saturday morning, later that morning we had a phone call from a Chester number apologising and informing us that the Housekeeper would be returning Saturday afternoon to address the issues. We also had an email from 'Property Management' at Carbis Bay, again apologising and stating that the Housekeeper would be with us that afternoon. Nobody came, so the three of us spent Saturday evening cleaning. Nobody contacted me from Carbis Bay Holidays for the remainder of our holiday. As the week progressed we noticed more and more things that led us to believe that the apartment had not been cleaned at all. We have been customers of Carbis Bay Holidays for nearly ten years and have always been impressed with the quality of the accommodation and the standard in which they are presented, so much so that we have never considered another letting agent when booking our Cornwall holiday. We are now not confident about booking for next year.

- Mike, August 2021

Dear Mike, Thank you for taking the time to submit your feedback for your recent stay at Lighthouse View. We are really sorry to hear that you didn't have the experience we would hope for. Here at Carbis Bay Holidays we have a high standard of cleanliness and we hope we get the opportunity in the future to show this to you. The points you have raised have been passed to our property management team and the housekeeper, we will be looking into it accordingly. We sincerely hope to invite you back. Kind Regards, Carbis Bay Holidays Team Property Owner
John July 2021

“Hi there We have just returned from a wonderful stay at Carbis Bay but unfortunately there were a few points with the property “Lighthouse View” that we were unsatisfied with and wanted to raise with you.”

1. On arrival we found the property was not fully cleaned. There were bits all over the stairs, sand between the cushions on the sofa and a big sticky footprint on the hallway floor. We have taken photos where possible but I had to Hoover the stairs and sofa on arrival. We hoovered all the bits up on arrival before we took photographic evidence. 2. The bedside cabinets in the main bedroom had not been emptied from the previous guests as we found birthday cards and a jewellery box present. 3. The maintenance at the property was disappointing, the shower was particularly off putting with black mould present and cracked tiles. The door bar between the lounge and hallway was cracked and damaged and the outside patio area was not maintained and was full of weeds. 4. There was a very unpleasant smell in the master bedroom, which did not disappear all week even after airing the room. We felt that the standard of the property did not meet the four star rating nor the standards shown in the pictures online advertising the property as maintenance was clearly needed, the property was also not cleaned to the standard we were expecting especially in the middle of the COVID pandemic and we were upset and disappointed on our arrival. We would appreciate if you could look into these concerns for us, we have used Carbis Holidays before and have always been happy with the stand provided but really felt that the property did not match the photos provided on your website when booked.

- John, July 2021
Ron July 2021

“Missed the coffee table!”

- Ron, July 2021
Pauline July 2021

“This apartment was a delight to stay in.”

It is well equipped and comfortable and perfectly located for the station and beach

- Pauline, July 2021
Gary June 2021

“Had an amazing stay at Lighthouse View - made even more ‘interesting’ by being in the inner ring of steel for the G7 summit!”

- Gary, June 2021
Testimonial Sep 2018

“Great apartment, well equipped and located.”

Take the train mins into St Ives. Thank you.

- Testimonial, Sep 2018
Testimonial Aug 2018

“A lovely apartment, clean and very well equipped with wonderful view out to the lighthouse.”

Ideal location for local beaches, walks and train.

- Testimonial, Aug 2018
Testimonial Aug 2018

“A great apartment with an ideal location, we had a fabulous week.”

- Testimonial, Aug 2018
Testimonial Jul 2018

“Beautiful apartment, very quiet and peaceful.”

As above a bit bright in the morning in the upstairs bedroom. We’ve had a fabulous time here and in St Ives. Train is the perfect way too travel.

- Testimonial, Jul 2018
Testimonial Jul 2018

“A wonderful apartment which has everything one needs.”

Some black out blinds in the bedroom would be useful though. A fabulous week made more special be attending our nieces wedding in Carbis Bay.

- Testimonial, Jul 2018
Testimonial May 2018

“Thank you for a wonderful stay!”

We had a great time.

- Testimonial, May 2018
Testimonial Apr 2018

“Have truly loved staying in Lighthouse View.”

The views to the sunrises have been great. Very central location for our exploring Cornwall. Thank you so much!

- Testimonial, Apr 2018
Testimonial Mar 2018

“Having enjoyed our stay here so much.”

Especially coming home from a long (damp) day of walking the footpaths to sit and enjoy the fire! Thank you.

- Testimonial, Mar 2018
Testimonial Mar 2018

“What a perfect home away from home.”

The fireplace was a treat after our long and sometimes wet hikes. Thank you.

- Testimonial, Mar 2018
Testimonial Jan 2018

“St Ives at New Year is a must!”

Perfect for a relaxing time to see in the New Year – we loved it.

- Testimonial, Jan 2018
Testimonial Aug 2015

“"We had a lovely holiday and thought our apartment was great - spacious, bright, good location and comfortable.”

The apartment was very well equipped and spotlessly clean on arrival. There were extra touches that made it special - little library of books, few DVDs (not that we had time to watch anything as the weather was so good). Places to Recommend - the Porthminster Cafe in St Ives was fab for both food or going for a drink (we did both). The coastal walk between Carbis Bay and St Ives was lovely and not too difficult (we managed it with a pram, though there are a few steps in a couple of places which might make it difficult for the elderly). The train between Carbis Bay and St Ives was great too and very quick with nice views. Having Coffee/Lunch in the conservatory at the Carbis Bay hotel had a fab view over the bay and the food was good. We enjoyed going to Lizard Point, the most southerly point, rather than Lands End as less commercial." J. Sendall

- Testimonial, Aug 2015
Testimonial Jul 2015

““The booking process was very straight forward and easy to understand.”

On arrival we were made very welcome by the housekeeper. Lighthouse View was immaculately clean, it was also very well equipped. The bed was EXTREMELY comfy! Overall a lovely holiday, apartment and location and we will return.” G.Sumner

- Testimonial, Jul 2015
Testimonial Jun 2015

“"We thoroughly enjoyed our last minute short break at Lighthouse View.”

The accommodation was of an excellent standard, very clean and we would be pleased to stay there again. Carbis Bay is ideally placed for visiting St Ives, either by the lovely coastal walk or two minute journey on the train, no need to use the car. The Seafood Café is very popular and booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. We took time to travel 30 minutes to beautiful Sennen Cove before returning home on the last day. Although we are relatively local we really felt like we had been away on holiday." J. Wright

- Testimonial, Jun 2015
Testimonial Jun 2015

“"We thought that overall Lighthouse View was excellent, everything was provided that we could possibly need.”

The TV in the living room was excellent, the kitchen was fully equipped & the power shower in the bathroom was fabulous. Lighthouse View was light & spacious & had a relaxed feel about it. All the rooms were clean & fresh & looked like they had been newly decorated. We enjoyed the lovely views across the sea to the lighthouse from the living room & main bedroom. With regards to eating out we had excellent fish & chips to take away from the Porthminster Beach Cafe. In fact we thought that they were some of the best fish & chips that we have ever eaten (better than Rick Stein). We ate them on the tables provided on Porthminster beach, which was a fabulous location. We also had good food at the Badger pub, Lelant. The carvery was very good value & the crab salad was filled with loads of fresh crab & was excellent. Reen Manor riding stables at Perranporth did amazing beach rides, which I can thoroughly recommend & were well worth the £50 for two hours, so don't be put off by the price. Also we thought Perranporth beach was fabulous & can also recommend the pub the Watering Hole which was right on the beach. In fact we thought Perranporth was a really lovely seaside town & was one of our favourite places that we visited. We can also recommend the boat trip to see the seals from St Ives. The cost was £9 per person & lasted just over an hour. The seals were lovely, very friendly & kept swimming up to the boat, it was an amazing experience. We can also recommend the boat trip from Truro to Falmouth & back again. It was a pity we didn't have good weather the day we went, but it didn't spoil our enjoyment of the amazing views from the boat or the trip. The price was £12 per person return. Overall we had a lovely holiday, the weather was excellent, we thought that Cornwall was beautiful & every day there was a different surprise. The Cornish people were very friendly & helpful. We thought that Carbis Bay was a beautiful location & an ideal place to stay as it was a central location to get to most places in Cornwall." E & C Mole

- Testimonial, Jun 2015
Testimonial May 2015

“"We went to the Alba, Porthwidden Beach Cafe, fish & chips from Becks & The Old Quay House plus pasties.”

Walks was the usual walk into St Ives & around the island, plus doing a circuit around Carbis Bay. A walk around Godrevy is a must as well. We have stayed in various of your properties in Carbis Bay but we found LV to be the most enjoyable from the moment you kick off your shoes it feels like home. We really enjoyed the Festival at the Lifeboat Inn & the Guildhall." C. & S. Garratt

- Testimonial, May 2015
Testimonial Apr 2015

“"Our stay at Lighthouse View was wonderful - extremely clean, spacious, very well equipped and most of all brilliant location.”

Had some great meals in St Ives especially Blas which we visited about 3 times" G. Blythe

- Testimonial, Apr 2015
Testimonial Mar 2015

“"We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday in Lighthouse View.”

The weather was largely kind to us unlike many other parts of the country. We really appreciated being in the quiet of Carbis bay with our own parking space and enjoyed many walks along the road into St Ives and return by train, avoiding the longer hills on the way back. We enjoyed the town, the biz, the views, the shops, galleries and restaurants. We enjoyed all the beach cafe / bars, the Beach and Ocean View Restaurants on Shore Road and particularly liked the Seafood Cafe on Fore Street. We also enjoyed visits to Pendeen Beam Engine, Minnack Theatre, St Michaels Mount, Mousehole, Port Isaac and Padstow. We loved our first visit to St Ives and prefer modern accommodation. Lighthouse View was ideal for a couple such as us" J & D Johnstone

- Testimonial, Mar 2015
Testimonial Feb 2015

“"Lighthouse View was an excellent apartment, very clean, excellent facilities and after a very long journey, warm and welcoming.”

the instructions were easy to find your way around the appliances and there was plenty of crockery, etc which was in really good condition.Plenty of games/books etc in the apartment too." W. Kelvin

- Testimonial, Feb 2015
Testimonial Jan 2015

“"We had a fantastic time at 'The Lighthouse'.”

The accommodation was excellent." D. Jackson

- Testimonial, Jan 2015
Testimonial Dec 2014

“"We enjoyed our holiday and regarded the accommodation at Lighthouse View as being the best we have experienced.”

The location was ideal, Parking and driving has always been a problem in St.Ives, so Carbis Bay was more than ideal, with the 'one-stop' train journey into the town. The Carbis Bay Beach is beautiful, we used it several times, enjoying a late drink in the hotel on one occasion. The Tesco supermarket was handy, to stock up with basics, but we also ate out, and we visited 'Blas' in St Ives three times, the perfect antidote to chain burger eateries! Fish and Chips were also excellent at the Porthminster Cafe. We drove out to St Michaels Mount on the one rainy day during the holiday, Kynance Cove/The Lizard just a 40 minute drive away. Our son is keen on BMX biking, so we took him to Mount Hawke, whilst we had a coffee in St Agnes. We also visited the Lost Gardens of Heligan, and found some great art galleries in Penzance." K. Harley

- Testimonial, Dec 2014
Testimonial Nov 2014

“"We had a fantastic time, Lighthouse View is the most luxurious holiday accommodation we have stayed in.”

It was very well equipped and it is nice to find a travel cot and highchair as standard instead of a chargeable extra. We made full use of the train into St.Ives daily and didn't touch the car for most of the week." C. Mulholland

- Testimonial, Nov 2014
Testimonial Oct 2014

“"All aspects of the holiday were 1st class.”

The Lighthouse View apartment was beautifully appointed & spotlessly clean. We couldn't fault it & would definitely stay there again. It's position was also perfect for catching the train into St. Ives. There are so many lovely places to visit in the area it's impossible to pick out any one. Just try & see as much as possible, nothing will disappoint! For that special meal try the Porthminster Beach Cafe." M. Brewer

- Testimonial, Oct 2014
Testimonial Sep 2014

“"We had a great time at Lighthouse View thank you - the accommodation exceeded our expectations in terms of the facilities, finish and attention to detail were concerned.”

We booked the holiday only a few days before arriving, but all the admin had completed with no problems. As to the places that we visited, we really enjoyed Botallack's tin mining heritage (and a seriously hot chicken curry in the Queen's Arms there), Mousehole, St Michaels Mount, Church Cove and Healeys Cider Farm. The walk to St Ives was very rewarding and hitting Padstow's May Day celebrations on the way to Carbis Bay was a real bonus." G. & S. Moss

- Testimonial, Sep 2014
Testimonial Jul 2014

“"We LOVED Lighthouse View and everything about it.”

First class. Thanks so much. I actually have roots in St. Ives, we enjoyed the usual things, the Island, the Harbor and everything else there. We took a one day trip and toured the castle at St. Michael's Mount. Well worth the trip." P. Pascoe

- Testimonial, Jul 2014
Testimonial May 2014

“"This was the second time that we have stayed at Lighthouse View and we were again very impressed with the apartment.”

We were very lucky with the weather and were able to enjoy time on Carbis Bay beach ( the water is so lovely and clear) and browsing in St Ives around the harbour and in the wide variety of shops. We went out for several excellent meals: Porthminster Beach Cafe, Alba and Alfresco and can highly recommend all three restaurants for lunch or dinner. Also, Beck’s fish and chips is not to be missed!" P. Pert

- Testimonial, May 2014
Testimonial Apr 2014

“"We had an amazing time in Lighthouse view.”

My son described the week as “the best holiday ever”. The place itself was spotless, and had everything you could ever need, even down to the buckets and spades in the outside shed. The welcome “manual” was great too. As for restaurants, we spend most of the time with picnics on the beach/eating in. We did try Blas Burgerworks- the burgers and ethos of the place are fantastic." J.Tyson

- Testimonial, Apr 2014
Testimonial Mar 2014

“"Just to say that this was our third stay at Lighthouse View and we had a lovely stay as usual.”

Our daughter loves the apartment and never wants to leave! Thanks for a great stay and customer service as usual!" C Ditchfield

- Testimonial, Mar 2014
Testimonial Feb 2014

“"The location was excellent, the flat was immaculate, the weather was surprisingly good.”

It's refreshing when all expectations for our holiday are exceeded. We are really keen to go again next year - the only question is whether we will need a bigger property as I am trying to persuade my sister and her family to come with us." K. Clark

- Testimonial, Feb 2014
Testimonial Jan 2014

“"Lighthouse View was a lovely holiday home - we will definitely return.”

We found everything from booking to arriving all excellent. The property was very tidy and clean and as advertised. A lot of care had obviously gone into it and we found the instruction manuals very helpful too." C. Ditchfield

- Testimonial, Jan 2014
Testimonial Dec 2013

“"Myself and my two daughters had a wonderful time at Lighthouse View.”

The apartment was bright cosy clean and warm. We did not have the use of the car so the fact that the railway station was on our doorstep was excellent as we love St Ives but do not wish to stay in the Town." P. Clarke

- Testimonial, Dec 2013
Testimonial Nov 2013

“"Lighthouse View is a delightful apartment - beautifully and appropriately decorated for the seaside with lots of thoughtful extras available for our use.”

It rained quite a bit when we were there but it didn't seem to matter as we could stay in what felt like a home and relax. We have stayed in many self-catering accommodations over the years and we would like to say congratulations to the owners as this was the best yet!" C. Skowronski

- Testimonial, Nov 2013

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Summary

Duplex apartment
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with LCD TV with Freeview, DVD player and CD clock radio, 1 x single
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC
Iron and hairdryer at the property
Cloakroom with basin and WC
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area with gas fire
Snug with built in sofa
Gas central heating with gas fire
Oven/grill, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, coffee machine, washer/dryer, dishwasher
Smart TV, Freeview with integral DVD, DVD player with selection of DVDs, CD clock radio, iPod docking CD/radio Hi-fi, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair provided
Off-road parking for 1 car
South- facing terrace with furniture and a seaward facing communal terrace
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Note: Please bring your own bedding for use of the cot
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am

The property

Located close to the beach and the panoramic rail line into St Ives, this lovely duplex apartment is in a great position.

You will be delighted with how spacious the homely living area is and the sunny terrace to the rear is a great bonus for relaxing with that novel you promised yourself you would read!

With the option of a warming gas-fire, this Carbis Bay retreat is a cosy base whatever the time of year. Highlights - Lighthouse View is located in Compass Point apartments in Carbis Bay and is on the ground floor. - Children welcome. - Regret no pets.

No smoking. - Sea views from the master bedroom and living area. Entertainment - Complimentary wireless internet. - 42" Smart television. - LCD Freeview television with integral DVD to master bedroom. - iPod docking CD/radio Hi-fi to dining area. - CD clock radio to master bedroom. - DVD player with selection of DVDs. - Selection of board games, library of books, O.S.

Maps and information on the local area. For Families - Complimentary travel cot and high chair available. - We request that guests' provide their own cot bedding. Access - Access to the apartment is via two short flights of steps. - There is an internal staircase with 12 steps up to the master bedroom. - Detailed access statement available on request. Parking - An allocated parking space is provided, with additional visitor bays available on a first come first served basis. Living Area Lounge Snug with built in sofa Lighthouse View boasts a very spacious and beautifully furnished open plan lounge and dining area, both of which have sea views to Godrevy Lighthouse via the bay window.

The lounge comfortably seats four people on two comfy sofas and has a 42" Smart television, DVD Player with a selection of DVDs and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Guests' will be delighted to find that a cosy gas fire provides additional warmth for cooler evenings in this home from home.

The snug features a built in sofa and is a quiet spot to relax with a book. Hallway Upon entering Lighthouse View you are greeted into a hallway where you will find a downstairs cloakroom, utility cupboard where the iron, ironing board and clothes airer are stored, along with coat hanging facilities. Dining Lighthouse View is bright and airy and is furnished with a homely feel.

The spacious dining area comfortably accommodates four people around a contemporary glass dining table and guests' can enjoy a meal with the patio and Juliette balcony doors open.

Alternatively, on warmer days of course you may choose to dine "al fresco" in the sunny south facing terrace with table, reclining chairs and parasol.

Within the dining area you will also discover an iPod docking CD/radio Hi-fi, selection of CDs and a pair of binoculars for watching the comings and goings in the bay. You are rather spoilt for choice with the number of restaurants which are located within Carbis Bay and St Ives.

Alternatively, why not enjoy a short walk down to the beach and enjoy a BBQ whilst the sun goes down. Kitchen The Kitchen at Lighthouse View is situated next to the open plan living area and overlooks the main courtyard of Compass Point below.

Ample storage is provided within the fitted units and the integral Neff appliances include an oven-grill, gas hob with extractor above, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washer-dryer.

You will also find a Delonghi coffee machine, kettle, toaster, microwave and a good selection of crockery, glassware and utensils. Sleeping Bedroom One The spacious master bedroom is located on the upper floor and boasts double French doors which open out to a Juliette balcony with fabulous sea views, making this a bright and airy room.

A comfortable king size bed is beautifully dressed with throw and scatter cushions and ample storage is provided in the integral wardrobes, chest of drawers, bedside tables with reading lamps and dressing table with vanity mirror and stool.

You will also find a full length mirror, LCD Freeview television with integral DVD and a CD clock radio.

Bedroom Two The second bedroom is also on the upper floor and thoughtfully decorated with beach-theme throws, cushions and artwork.

It is perfectly fitted with a single bed, a wardrobe, mirror and bedside table with a reading lamp. Luxury crisp white cotton bed linen is provided in both bedrooms, along with a selection of high quality towels for each guest. Bathrooms Bathroom One The family bathroom is located on the upper floor adjacent to the master bedroom and offers a bath with separate shower cubicle, WC and a wash basin with mirror, light and electric shaver point above.

Ample storage for all of your toiletries is provided with a mirrored cabinet and glass shelf alcove. Cloakroom On the ground floor you will find a cloakroom which is appointed with a WC and a wash basin with mirror, light and electric shaver point above. A selection of high quality towels comprising of bath sheet, bath towel and hand towel are provided per person.

Outside Patio The terrace of Lighthouse View has its own private entrance and is accessible from both the lounge patio doors, and the hallway.

It is a beautiful private and secluded place to enjoy the Cornish sun or alfresco dining, with a table, parasol and four reclining chairs provided.

Sub tropical planting adds to the relaxed feel of this fabulous terrace. Communal Terrace There is a separate communal terrace on the seaward side of Compass Point which is for guests to enjoy the views.

Compass Point

Compass Point is a prestigious development of purpose-built luxury apartments, situated in a prime position on the seaward side of Carbis Bay, with the majority of properties offering stunning views of the sea and surrounding coastline.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

CARBIS BAY

St Ives 2 miles ; Hayle 3.5 miles ; Penzance 8.5 miles

Just a short drive from iconic St Ives, the seaside village of Carbis Bay is best-known for its beautiful stretch of pure white sand. With turquoise waters and sheltered conditions, the beach feels almost subtropical and is the perfect spot for a good old-fashioned day by the sea. The beach is also home to the Ocean Sports Centre, so if sunbathing is not really your thing, why not hire a kayak or SUP and get out on the water instead. Or why not treat yourself to a Spa day at the delightful hotel which overlooks the beach and has a fabulous terrace where cocktails can be enjoyed in the Cornish sunshine? Carbis Bay has a small range of local shops and restaurants as well as a fish & chip takeaway and railway branch line. The train journey from Carbis Bay into St Ives is perhaps one of the most beautiful in the country; St Ives additionally makes for a great day out, with plenty of galleries to explore. The quayside town of Hayle also isn't far and is home to activities for the all the family, including a golf and a wildlife sanctuary. The Godrevy Nature Reserve and Penwith Heritage Coast are also within easy reach from Carbis Bay, providing outdoors and watersports plans with even more activities to partake in, including coasteering and birdwatching. Carbis Bay is truly a wonderful holiday location for those wanting to experience Cornwall's breathtaking coastline.

There is a Good Housekeeping Bond of £100 for this property.
Access to the apartment is via two short flights of steps.
There is an internal staircase with 12 steps up to bedrooms 1 and 2.

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Reviews & Ratings

“We have used Carbis Bay Holidays and more specifically, properties in Compass Point, on every occasion we have visited Cornwall over the years.”

“When we arrived the property looked just as we remembered it, clean and well maintained.”

“The property was very light and spacious and everything we needed was provided.”

“Myself and my two older children had a wonderful stay at Lighthouse View, for many years we have visited Cornwall as my brother lives here, and this is so far the most comfortable and well equipped place we have stayed in.”

“Lovely comfortable apartment but let down by the shower cubicle which had a lot of blackened mould on the grouting and sealant which needed to be scraped out and replaced.”

“Lovely property absolutely beautiful view saw the sunrise a few times only ...”

“Bed in main bedroom legs stuck out and knocked my legs a couple of times.”

“Fantastic place just need the bed in the main bedroom sorting,banged my leg three times was very sore and still is legs on the bottom need rounding off there was a hair dryer provided and iron but was not mentioned in booking so i brought my own could have saved space in my luggage .”

“A beautiful and comfortable property, very well and thoughtfully fitted out.”

“Lovely apartment nice and bright , very comfortable bed .”

“Faultless. Lovely clean with everything we could possibly need.”

“We could have moved in and made it our home without changing anything.”

“Very comfortable apartment.”

“A most comfortable, well stocked apartment with lots of extras you wouldn't expect.”

“Lovely clean and very comfortable property and would definitely recommend.”

“Absolutely enjoyed our stay here, beautiful apartments and perfect for me my partner and our 2 year old son.”

“We have stayed in 3 places at Compass Point now and this is by far the best in terms of location and how well appointed the apartment is.”

“We had a thoroughly enjoyable stay at Lighthouse View.”

“This is the second time at this property so we knew what to expect so we thought we would have an excellent stay.”

“We had a brilliant stay, very clean, well equipped and comfortable beds.”

“Beautiful holiday home with fantastic sea views.”

“Excellent property.”

“Well, we are very sad to be home.”

“Lovely spacious apartment over 2 floors so feels more like a house.”

“Superb holiday accommodation situated in an ideal position for access to public transport (Bus/Train), especially if you want to take a week of two off from driving, to enjoy the wonderful scenery as you take in the delightful Cornish coast from an open top bus or the coastal railway.”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Lighthouse View.”

“We had a lovely stay, lovely appartment!”

“﻿When we arrived on the Friday afternoon we were disappointed with the cleanliness of the apartment.”

“Hi there We have just returned from a wonderful stay at Carbis Bay but unfortunately there were a few points with the property “Lighthouse View” that we were unsatisfied with and wanted to raise with you.”

“Missed the coffee table!”

“This apartment was a delight to stay in.”

“Had an amazing stay at Lighthouse View - made even more ‘interesting’ by being in the inner ring of steel for the G7 summit!”

“Great apartment, well equipped and located.”

“A lovely apartment, clean and very well equipped with wonderful view out to the lighthouse.”

“A great apartment with an ideal location, we had a fabulous week.”

“Beautiful apartment, very quiet and peaceful.”

“A wonderful apartment which has everything one needs.”

“Thank you for a wonderful stay!”

“Have truly loved staying in Lighthouse View.”

“Having enjoyed our stay here so much.”

“What a perfect home away from home.”

“St Ives at New Year is a must!”

“"We had a lovely holiday and thought our apartment was great - spacious, bright, good location and comfortable.”

““The booking process was very straight forward and easy to understand.”

“"We thoroughly enjoyed our last minute short break at Lighthouse View.”

“"We thought that overall Lighthouse View was excellent, everything was provided that we could possibly need.”

“"We went to the Alba, Porthwidden Beach Cafe, fish & chips from Becks & The Old Quay House plus pasties.”

“"Our stay at Lighthouse View was wonderful - extremely clean, spacious, very well equipped and most of all brilliant location.”

“"We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday in Lighthouse View.”

“"Lighthouse View was an excellent apartment, very clean, excellent facilities and after a very long journey, warm and welcoming.”

“"We had a fantastic time at 'The Lighthouse'.”

“"We enjoyed our holiday and regarded the accommodation at Lighthouse View as being the best we have experienced.”

“"We had a fantastic time, Lighthouse View is the most luxurious holiday accommodation we have stayed in.”

“"All aspects of the holiday were 1st class.”

“"We had a great time at Lighthouse View thank you - the accommodation exceeded our expectations in terms of the facilities, finish and attention to detail were concerned.”

“"We LOVED Lighthouse View and everything about it.”

“"This was the second time that we have stayed at Lighthouse View and we were again very impressed with the apartment.”

“"We had an amazing time in Lighthouse view.”

“"Just to say that this was our third stay at Lighthouse View and we had a lovely stay as usual.”

“"The location was excellent, the flat was immaculate, the weather was surprisingly good.”

“"Lighthouse View was a lovely holiday home - we will definitely return.”

“"Myself and my two daughters had a wonderful time at Lighthouse View.”